A man from Mapleton has been arrested after police in Massachusetts say he shot two people at random.

Duxbury, Massachusetts police say just after 1 a.m. Sunday, a man was driving when he was shot in the abdomen by a passing vehicle. The driver drove himself to a nearby fire station for help.

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While investigating that shooting, Duxbury police spotted a Chevy Impala with temporary Maine plates. Officers lost sight of the car but then found it parked in front of a home a few blocks away a short time later. Police were approached by a resident who said he had been shot by the driver of that car while letting his dog out. The driver of the Chevy tried to drive away but was blocked by a police cruiser.

Police arrested Lucas McPherson after he tried to attack officers with a hunting knife. McPherson was subdued by a Taser. A shotgun was found inside McPherson's car which police believe was used in both shootings.

The two victims are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.

McPherson is expected to make his first court appearance Monday in Plymouth District Court.